Prostitution

Pronunciation: /prɑː.stɪˈtuː.ʃən/

Definitions of prostitution

noun the occupation of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment

Example Sentences

A1 Prostitution is illegal in many countries.

A2 Some people turn to prostitution as a way to make money.

B1 The government is working to address the issue of human trafficking for prostitution.

B2 There are debates about whether legalizing prostitution would help protect sex workers.

C1 Prostitution has been a controversial topic for centuries, with varying laws and regulations around the world.

C2 The complex social and economic factors that contribute to the prevalence of prostitution are still being studied by researchers.

Examples of prostitution in a Sentence

formal Prostitution is illegal in many countries around the world.

informal I heard that there is a lot of prostitution in that area of town.

slang Some people refer to prostitution as 'the oldest profession'.

figurative Selling out your beliefs for money is like emotional prostitution.

Grammatical Forms of prostitution

• plural: prostitutions
• comparative: more prostitution
• superlative: most prostitution
• present tense: prostitutes
• future tense: will prostitute
• perfect tense: has prostituted
• continuous tense: is prostituting
• singular: prostitution
• positive degree: prostitution
• infinitive: to prostitute
• gerund: prostituting
• participle: prostituted

Origin and Evolution of prostitution

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prostitution' originates from the Latin word 'prostituere', which means to expose publicly or offer for sale.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prostitution' has evolved to specifically refer to the act of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for money or goods.